There’s a little slice of Southern heaven tucked away in Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward neighborhood where the candied yams are so transcendent, they’ve been known to make grown adults close their eyes and sigh with pure, unadulterated joy.
Mama J’s Kitchen isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a full-sensory experience that transports you straight to the comfort of a Southern grandmother’s Sunday dinner table.
The moment you step through the door of this beloved Richmond institution, the sweet, caramelized aroma of those famous candied yams mingles with savory fried chicken and collard greens to create a symphony for your senses that’s nothing short of magical.
Let’s talk about those candied yams for a moment, shall we?…